Apologues modernes, à l'usage du Dauphin by Sylvain Maréchal

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Author Maréchal, Sylvain, 1750-1803
Title Apologues modernes, à l'usage du Dauphin
premières leçons du fils ainé d'un roi
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Apologues modernes, à l'usage du Dauphin" by Sylvain Maréchal is a collection of moral tales and fables written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a didactic tool, using allegories to convey lessons related to sovereignty, social classes, and human nature, particularly highlighting the responsibilities and flaws of rulers. The opening of the book sets the tone for this allegorical exploration, presenting various lessons that are intertwined with classic references and contemporary reflections on leadership. It begins with the tale of Prometheus, who expresses disillusionment over the violent nature of the beings he created, thus raising themes of equality and freedom. The subsequent lessons involve different scenarios involving kings and subjects, illustrating distinctions between ruling and serving, the burdens of power, and the inevitable consequences of tyranny. Each lesson, though allegorical, prompts the reader to consider the broader implications on governance and societal dynamics in the context of Maréchal's era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Causes
Subject Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793 -- Humor
Subject Education of princes -- Humor
Subject France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Sources
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EBook-No. 25839
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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